Oregon Health and Science University
Accelerated Bachelor of Science with a Major in Nursing (AccBacc) · Portland, OR · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
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Prerequisites
The courses OHSU says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01Combined Anatomy & Physiology (one course)Human anatomy and physiology with lab (full sequence, all body systems)12 quarter or 8 semester credits covering all body systems; a two-class series (A&P I and II) is acceptable. Within seven years of the start; at least one course with lab done by the end of the fall term before you start; each course no more than twice in seven years.
source · ohsu.edu
“You need 12 quarter credits or 8 semester credits of human anatomy and physiology with lab. This must cover all body systems.”
credits12 qtrlabrequiredmin gradeB- - 02NutritionNutritionWithin seven years of the start. Must cover biological functions, dietary sources of essential nutrients and how diet affects health.
source · ohsu.edu
“You need 3 quarter credits in nutrition.”
credits3 qtrlabnomin gradeB- - 03Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentHuman development (full lifespan)Exempt from the seven-year limit. Must cover birth to death; two partial courses are acceptable only if together they cover the full lifespan.
source · ohsu.edu
“You need 3 quarter credits in a human development course that covers the social and psychological development of humans across the entire lifespan, from birth to death.”
credits3 qtrlabnomin gradeB- - 04MicrobiologyBasic microbiology with lab3 to 4 quarter credits; the requirements list says 4 but a 3-credit class is acceptable if that is the only one available. Within seven years of the start.
source · ohsu.edu
“You need 3-4 quarter credits of basic microbiology with lab. A 3-credit class is acceptable if that is the only one available.”
credits3 qtrlabrequiredmin gradeB- - 05GeneticsIntroduction to geneticsWithin seven years of the start. Any human biology course with a human genetics component in its description is acceptable; cannot be met by Microbiology or A&P. The page says '3 credits' without naming the credit system.
source · ohsu.edu
“You need 3 credits in genetics. Any human biology course that lists a human genetics component in the class description is acceptable. This requirement cannot be met with a microbiology or anatomy and physiology course.”
credits3 qtrlabnomin gradeB- - 06StatisticsStatisticsWithin seven years of the start. Any department; must cover descriptive and inferential statistics. The page says '3 credits' without naming the credit system.
source · ohsu.edu
“You need 3 credits in statistics. Courses should cover descriptive and inferential components. You can take the class in any department.”
credits3 qtrlabnomin gradeB-
Minimum grade
B- or higher in each prerequisite
source · ohsu.edu
“A B- or higher in each prerequisite course”
Prerequisites done by the deadline
You may apply while completing prerequisites; at least one A&P course with lab must be done by the end of the fall term the year before you start; all prerequisites before the program starts
The application requirement list says 'One anatomy and physiology course (with lab)'. The bachelor's degree may also be in progress at application.
source 1 · ohsu.edu
“Finish at least one course by the end of the fall term the year before you start the program. Complete all courses before starting the program”
source 2 · ohsu.edu
“Accelerated B.S. program: You must complete one term of Human Anatomy and Physiology with a lab before you start your program.”
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Do prerequisites expire?
Course age limit
A&P, Nutrition, Microbiology, Genetics and Statistics within seven years of the intended start date; Human Development is exempt
The asterisk is on A&P, Nutrition, Microbiology, Genetics and Statistics but not Human Development.
source 1 · ohsu.edu
“*These courses must be taken no more than seven years prior to your intended start date.”
source 2 · ohsu.edu
“Complete the classes within 7 years of starting the accelerated B.S. with a major in nursing program. Note: This applies to all prerequisites except Human Development.”
Course attempt limits
A&P: each course no more than twice in the last seven years; if taken more than twice, the second attempt's grade is used. No limit is stated for the other prerequisites
Stated under Anatomy and physiology on the requirements page. The FAQ (tier 2) says the most recent grade is used for a retaken A&P course, which differs from the requirements page's 'second attempt' wording.
source 1 · ohsu.edu
“Take each course no more than twice in the last 7 years. If you've taken a course more than twice in 7 years, we'll use your second attempt's grade.”
source 2 · ohsu.edu
“If you retake anatomy and physiology, we will use your most recent grade. You may only retake the course twice within seven years.”
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0, over all college-level courses; the most recent grade is used for a repeated course
source 1 · ohsu.edu
“A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0”
source 2 · ohsu.edu
“Your cumulative GPA includes all college-level courses, while your prerequisite GPA includes only the required prerequisite courses.”
source 3 · ohsu.edu
“If you’ve taken a course more than once, we will use your most recent grade.”
Prerequisite GPA
3.0 over the required prerequisites (A&P, Nutrition, Human Development, Microbiology, Genetics, Statistics); for A&P taken more than twice in seven years, the second attempt's grade is used
source 1 · ohsu.edu
“A prerequisite GPA of at least 3.0”
source 2 · ohsu.edu
“Take each course no more than twice in the last 7 years. If you've taken a course more than twice in 7 years, we'll use your second attempt's grade.”
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
None; OHSU School of Nursing does not require standardized tests
No TEAS or HESI is mentioned on any page checked.
source · ohsu.edu
“No, OHSU School of Nursing doesn’t require standardized tests. The CRNA program may consider GRE scores if submitted, but they’re not required.”
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Where can courses be taken?
Where prerequisites can be taken
Any accredited college or university, within or outside the bachelor's degree; courses from outside Oregon or Washington should be emailed for review
source 1 · ohsu.edu
“You can take prerequisites at any accredited college or university, either within your bachelor’s degree program or separately.”
source 2 · ohsu.edu
“You can take prerequisite courses at most accredited colleges. If you’re taking courses outside Oregon or Washington, email proginfo@ohsu.edu with course descriptions to confirm they meet the requirements.”
AP / IB / CLEP credit
Not usable for the accelerated program's prerequisites (the AP exceptions apply only to the 3-year B.S.); may count toward degree requirements
source · ohsu.edu
“You can use AP credit for intermediate algebra and 4 credits of English composition in the 3-year B.S. program. AP, IB and CLEP credits cannot be used for other prerequisites but may count toward degree requirements.”
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school. A&P and Microbiology must include a lab. No statement about online labs on the requirements page, program page or admissions FAQ.
Pass/fail grades Not published. Confirm with the school. Not addressed on the requirements page, program page or admissions FAQ.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles OHSU publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Portland: summer, fall or winter start · PortlandDeadline Jan 5, 2027The page prints 'Jan. 5' without a year; we read it as January 5, 2027 for 2027 starts. Portland has summer, fall and winter programs of study; start dates are not published. The application opening date is not stated. At least one A&P course with lab must be complete by the end of the fall term the year before you start, and all prerequisites before the program starts. Deadlines are 8:59 p.m. PST per the FAQ.
source 1 · ohsu.edu
“Apply by Jan. 5 for a summer, fall or winter start. Final deadline is Feb. 1 for Ashland.”
source 2 · ohsu.edu
“Finish at least one course by the end of the fall term the year before you start the program. Complete all courses before starting the program”
Bend: summer start · BendDeadline Jan 5, 2027The page prints 'Jan. 5' without a year; we read it as January 5, 2027 for a 2027 start. Bend has a summer program of study; the start date is not published. Classes are on Central Oregon Community College's campus. Same prerequisite timing as Portland.
source · ohsu.edu
“For our Ashland program, you’ll take classes on Southern Oregon University’s campus. For our Bend program, you’ll take classes on Central Oregon Community College’s campus. For our Portland program, you’ll take classes on OHSU’s main campus.”
Ashland: summer or fall start · AshlandDeadline Feb 1, 2027priority Jan 5, 2027The page prints 'Jan. 5' and 'Feb. 1' without a year; we read them as 2027 for 2027 starts. January 5 is the general deadline and February 1 the final deadline for Ashland. Ashland has summer and fall programs of study; start dates are not published. Classes are on Southern Oregon University's campus. Same prerequisite timing as Portland.
source · ohsu.edu
“Final deadline is Feb. 1 for Ashland.”
Application
NursingCAS; choose Accelerated B.S., or dual admission Accelerated B.S. to D.N.P. (FNP, Nurse-Midwifery, PMHNP or PNP) or to Ph.D.
All college courses must be entered into NursingCAS; applicants using Professional Transcript Entry should submit at least four weeks before the deadline.
source · ohsu.edu
“Visit Nursing CAS to apply. Choose Accelerated B.S., dual admission Accelerated B.S. to D.N.P. (FNP, Nurse-Midwifery, PMHNP or PNP) or Accelerated B.S. to Ph.D.”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Tuition
$623 per credit (Oregon resident) / $832 (non-resident) for 72 credits; approximate 2026-27 program cost Portland $59,939 resident / $74,987 non-resident, Bend $58,754 / $73,802, Ashland $56,924 / $71,972
Totals include medical and dental insurance if required and exclude campus-specific fees. A $6,000 scholarship is advertised for new accelerated students at the Ashland campus.
source 1 · ohsu.edu
“Cost: $623 per credit for Oregon residents, $832 for non-residents.”
source 2 · ohsu.edu
“Accelerated B.S. with a major in nursing / Portland (Summer) | 72 | $623 | $832 | $59,939 | $74,987”
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
A bachelor's degree in any non-nursing major; may be in progress at application but must be finished before the program begins
source 1 · ohsu.edu
“A bachelor’s degree in any non-nursing major”
source 2 · ohsu.edu
“You may still be working on your degree when you apply, but you need to finish it before the program begins.”
Interview
Recorded video interview via Kira Talent, if selected, within a few weeks after the deadline
source · ohsu.edu
“If you are selected for an interview, the admissions team will contact you within a few weeks after the application deadline. You will record video responses to interview questions using Kira Talent, an online platform.”
Essays
Essay responses on leadership, community involvement and life or health care experience related to nursing
source · ohsu.edu
“Your leadership skills, involvement in specific communities and any life or health care experiences that relate to nursing (you'll provide evidence of these in essay responses)”
Health care experience
Not required, but helpful
source · ohsu.edu
“Health care experience is not required but is helpful.”
Oregon residency
Slight extra consideration for Oregon residents
source · ohsu.edu
“Slight extra consideration if you're an Oregon resident”
- One application per program and campus; you may apply to several programs but not to two campuses of the same program
source · ohsu.edu
“You can submit one application per program and campus.”
- All college courses must be entered into NursingCAS; applicants using Professional Transcript Entry should submit at least four weeks before the deadline
source · ohsu.edu
“Yes, you must enter all college courses into NursingCAS. You can pay an additional fee for NursingCAS to handle this through Professional Transcript Entry (PTE). If you use PTE, submit your application at least four weeks before the deadline.”
- Working during the program is discouraged
source · ohsu.edu
“Due to the time commitment and workload, we recommend that students not work while in the program.”
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Good to know
What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.
Format
On campus, full-time; classes at OHSU's main campus (Portland), Southern Oregon University (Ashland) or Central Oregon Community College (Bend)
source · ohsu.edu
“For our Ashland program, you’ll take classes on Southern Oregon University’s campus. For our Bend program, you’ll take classes on Central Oregon Community College’s campus. For our Portland program, you’ll take classes on OHSU’s main campus.”
Start
Portland: summer, fall or winter; Bend: summer; Ashland: summer or fall
Which terms each campus offers is implied by the program-of-study links on the program page, not stated outright.
source · ohsu.edu
“Apply by Jan. 5 for a summer, fall or winter start. Final deadline is Feb. 1 for Ashland.”
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Sources
Every page we read for OHSU, with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.
- Accelerated B.S. with a major in nursing: classes and requirementstier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 9, 2026
- Accelerated bachelor's programs page (campuses, deadlines, cost, FAQ)tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 9, 2026
- School of Nursing admissions FAQtier 2 · faq · checked Oct 9, 2026
- School of Nursing tuition and fees (2026-2027)tier 2 · tuition · checked Oct 9, 2026Linked from the program page as 'Learn more about tuition and cost of attendance'.
- How to apply (guessed slug)tier 2 · how to apply · checked Oct 9, 2026 · HTTP 404Guessed URL for the nav item 'How to Apply'; returned 404. The how-to-apply steps are on the program page.
Open questions we're still checking
- The application opening date is not stated on any fetched page, and the 'Jan. 5' / 'Feb. 1' deadlines are printed without a year; the seed reads them as 2027.
- The requirements list says Microbiology '4 credits' but the detail says '3-4 quarter credits'; the seed treats 3 as acceptable per the detail text.
- Three slightly different phrasings of the A&P-before-application rule (one course with lab at application; one course by the end of the fall term; FAQ 'one term ... before you start'). Confirm whether the fall-term deadline is binding; the checker uses the application deadline.
- The requirements page says the second attempt's grade is used for A&P taken more than twice; the FAQ says the most recent grade is used for retakes. The seed uses second_attempt for the prerequisite GPA and most_recent for the cumulative GPA.
- Genetics and Statistics are listed as '3 credits' without a credit system; the seed assumes quarter credits.
- Online lab and pass/fail policies are not published on the listed pages; the OHSU catalog or handbook (not fetched) may address them.
- Which Bend and Ashland start terms are offered each year is only implied by the program-of-study links.
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